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Aims and Objectives of the Specialist Group
- Develop and promote a professional specialism within dietetics
- Represent a defined group of members
- To keep Dietitians up-to-date on Paediatric Dietetics as appropriate
- To provide support when requested and able to members and outside bodies on paediatric nutrition
- To raise the profile of Paediatric Dietitians
- To be pro-active in engaging with outside bodies involved in childhood nutrition
- To continue running the Group’s Paediatric Masters Course Modules as both Masters modules with Plymouth University
- To audit our caseloads to provide information on caseload level management.
- To increase links with Department of Health, Food Standards Agency, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal college of midwives, Royal College of Nursing, Community practitioners and Health Visitors association, UNICEF and other relevant bodies
- To help fund activities within the Paediatric Group e.g. development of resources, running courses, support for research and audit
- To organise one study day per year
- To help keep members up to date via newsletter, website (discussion forum), Twitter and any other relevant social media platforms
- To continue updating and printing Paediatric Group leaflets with relevant groups and organisations
- To devise guidelines and position statements as relevant and keep a record with review dates
- To produce responses to relevant topical issues and consultations in a timely and constructive way
- To finance any work of the Group to develop paediatric dietetics
- To promote our diet sheets within the U.K. by attending conferences and advertising
- To encourage engagement of group membership to share in promotion of our profession and group
- To foster similar working relationships with all companies supplying paediatric nutritional products whilst working in partnership where appropriate to inform members and develop new products.
What the role has to offer
As the specialist group Treasurer, you will have a vital role as the co-ordinator of all financial matters within your committee. You’ll have oversight of your specialist group budget providing accurate records of financial transactions, managing income and expenditure and working with the committee to create business cases for projects.
In this role you will work with a motivated committee of volunteers, who work as a team to set group strategy, deliver objectives and provide group members with resources, education and networking opportunities.
You’ll work with the committee to develop an overview of the strategic developments affecting the specialist group from both within the BDA and externally to the profession. Using your knowledge and skills to represent specialist group members interests, advocate for the specialism and the dietetic profession as a whole.
We don’t expect you to do it alone, as Treasurer you’ll be supported by the Accounts Department and the Volunteer Officer who provide training to prepare you for this role as well as ongoing support and guidance. You’ll have the support of the committee Chair, working closely with the specialist group committee to plan budgets, projects and business cases.
Through this position you will gain financial management, strategic finance, communication and project management skills, which can translate directly into career development. It will also give you an opportunity to work with colleagues across your speciality, building networks, sharing knowledge and skills.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for financial matters, working very closely with the BDA Accounts Department and Volunteer Manager seeking advice and guidance where needed.
- Ensure that the committee is following the guidance and procedures in the ‘BDA Finance Handbook.’
- Lead the annual budget process for your group, supported by the BDA Accounts Department and work with the committee on planning work and projects, ensuring all planned expenditure and income is budgeted for.
- Monitor and evaluate the budget on a regular basis, ensuring that any necessary adjustments are put in place with the BDA Accounts Department.
- Provide advice and guidance to the committee on financial matters and ensure projects and events have a budget and are included in the overall group budget.
- Where needed, work with relevant committee members and the BDA staff team to arrange contracts and service agreements, meeting BDA guidance and HMRC rules.
- Present the specialist group accounts at the annual general meeting (AGM).
- Submit regular information on the financial activity of the group to the accounts department in the format of payment and receipt packs.
- Attend the BDA Strategic Finance Workshop upon commencement of the role and refresher training upon commencement of a second term.
- Where relevant support the committee in delivery of Group projects.
Training, support and resources
We have a variety of resources, tools and training available to support this role including:
- Induction with BDA staff and a full handover from the previous postholder.
- Training and development opportunities to help build personal and professional skills including workshops, webinars and the BDA’s annual volunteer conference.
- Access to our finance handbook.
- Regular support and advice from the Accounts Department.
- Strategic finance training to help you build strategic finance, business planning and budgeting skills.
- Access to our volunteer handbook and volunteer hub providing a range of resources and guidance.
- Regular communications including a monthly volunteer ezine with BDA updates and opportunities.
- Networking with other volunteers through events, webinars and access to our volunteer forums.
Length of service and commitment
Committee meetings are held up to four times a year (mandatory attendance to at least two of four meetings), plus a varying ad-hoc meetings and flexible amount of work in between times. The group aims to hold one study day (in-person or virtual) event which includes the Annual General Meeting and three webinars for members each year. The Events Officer is elected to the role for a two year term of office and should serve no more than two consecutive terms of office. However you can give reasonable notice to end your volunteering if you are no longer able to fulfil your role.
Recruitment method
To apply for this role please submit a nomination. Nominees must be a member of the group and provide the names and signatories of two BDA members to support their nomination.
If you would like an informal, confidential discussion about the role and the nomination process, please contact Bahee, the Chair of the group, at [email protected].